Grace for Today

If yesterday were today, I would dig my heels in, I would fight for covenant instead of choosing sin. I would tell the whole truth, knowing faithful love prevails, I would stay inside the fire when the frightened spirit fails. If today were tomorrow, I would know how this one ends, Whether distance lasts forever or You somehow make amends. But yesterday is finished, and tomorrow isn’t mine— So teach me how to meet You in this present point in time. Give me grace for today. Give me strength for this choice. Give me truth when fear returns And tries to steal my voice. I don’t need the sin back. I don’t need the shame. I don’t need the man I was Still answering my name. Yesterday cannot hold me. Tomorrow cannot lead. You give daily mercy For the mercy that I need. I cannot change the ending Or erase what went away. But I can choose obedience— Give me grace for today. When the faces of the dead return and pull me toward the night, I remember, “Are you okay?” and let her voice lead me to light. When no audience is watching and the easier lie appears, I stay faithful to the truth instead of answering my fears. I put the old man in the grave and fight upon my knees, Then ask You, “Build what You want,” from what Your mercy frees. I tell my daughters, “All my shame will never bear your name,” And honor the woman of my youth without demanding change. I choose a love that waits without attempting to control, And carry songs between us without reaching for her soul. I trust You far more abundantly with what I cannot trace— Today is one more day of walking only in His grace. If she asks, “Are you okay?” I will answer her with truth. If my daughters fear my darkness, I will point them back to You. If the dead return to haunt me, I will battle on my knees. If no audience believes me, You still see integrity. If the former life feels empty, Build what You desire. If my love must wait in silence, Keep it faithful through the fire. If tomorrow never gives me What I’m asking You to save, I will meet You here today— Alive and walking in Your grace. Give me grace for today. Give me strength for this choice. Give me truth when fear returns And tries to steal my voice. I don’t need the sin back. I don’t need the shame. I don’t need the man I was Still answering my name. Give me grace to honor distance. Give me grace to tell the truth. Give me grace to love my daughters. Give me grace to follow You. Yesterday is finished. Tomorrow waits away. All I have to offer You Is faithfulness today. I cannot live in yesterday. Tomorrow is not mine. You meet me in the present And You lead me one step at a time. The man I was is buried. The man You made will stay. This is one more day of walking In the grace You gave today.